Chapter 29: Chapter 29

"Mandy! When did you start working here? I thought you had a modeling gig in California!" Mallory chirped, once again ignoring Caden.

Mandy chewed her gum loudly. "Yeah, well, that kind of fell through. I just got back into town. I'm only working here until I can find something else."

"Good luck to you." She leaned in conspiratorially. "If I hear of anything, I'll let you know."

Yeah, that's likely, Caden thought to himself. "If you don't mind," Caden interrupted, "I'd like two popcorns and two large Cokes."

"Diet for me," Mallory corrected.

Caden let out a deep breath. "Correction: One large Coke and one large Diet Coke."

Mandy's eyes traveled over his chest and one corner of her lips curled into a smile. "Well, hello--"

"We used to date when we were in high school," Mallory cut her off, giving Mandy a warning look.

Mandy smirked. "Lucky you." Then she looked back over at Caden. "I'll be right back with your order."